adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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Alexandre
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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
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bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
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Bragelonne
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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
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confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
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D'Artagnan
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denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the final volume of D’Artagnan Romances: it is usually split into three or four parts, and the final portion is entitled The Man in the Iron Mask.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We intend to do ALL of The Vicomte de Bragelonne, split into four etexts entitled The Vicomte de Bragelonne, Ten Years Later, Louise de la Vallière, and The Man in the Iron Mask; you WILL be getting The Man in the Iron Mask.
Dumases
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editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading The Man in the Iron Mask we’re familiar with today is the last volume of the four-volume edition.
editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
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entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the final volume of D’Artagnan Romances: it is usually split into three or four parts, and the final portion is entitled The Man in the Iron Mask.
etexts
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familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The Man in the Iron Mask we’re familiar with today is the last volume of the four-volume edition.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
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finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the final volume of D’Artagnan Romances: it is usually split into three or four parts, and the final portion is entitled The Man in the Iron Mask.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the final volume of D’Artagnan Romances: it is usually split into three or four parts, and the final portion is entitled The Man in the Iron Mask.
four-volume
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getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
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gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading We intend to do ALL of The Vicomte de Bragelonne, split into four etexts entitled The Vicomte de Bragelonne, Ten Years Later, Louise de la Vallière, and The Man in the Iron Mask; you WILL be getting The Man in the Iron Mask.
GutenbergnounUS /ˈɡuːtənbərɡ/
German printer who was the first in Europe to print using movable type and the first to use a press (1400-1468)
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
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henceadverbUS /hens/
for this reason
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hopefullyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpfəli/
with hope; in a hopeful manner
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inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intendverbUS /ˌɪnˈtend/
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading We intend to do ALL of The Vicomte de Bragelonne, split into four etexts entitled The Vicomte de Bragelonne, Ten Years Later, Louise de la Vallière, and The Man in the Iron Mask; you WILL be getting The Man in the Iron Mask.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the final volume of D’Artagnan Romances: it is usually split into three or four parts, and the final portion is entitled The Man in the Iron Mask.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
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IronnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the final volume of D’Artagnan Romances: it is usually split into three or four parts, and the final portion is entitled The Man in the Iron Mask.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the final volume of D’Artagnan Romances: it is usually split into three or four parts, and the final portion is entitled The Man in the Iron Mask.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the final volume of D’Artagnan Romances: it is usually split into three or four parts, and the final portion is entitled The Man in the Iron Mask.
lanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading We intend to do ALL of The Vicomte de Bragelonne, split into four etexts entitled The Vicomte de Bragelonne, Ten Years Later, Louise de la Vallière, and The Man in the Iron Mask; you WILL be getting The Man in the Iron Mask.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The Man in the Iron Mask we’re familiar with today is the last volume of the four-volume edition.
LateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading We intend to do ALL of The Vicomte de Bragelonne, split into four etexts entitled The Vicomte de Bragelonne, Ten Years Later, Louise de la Vallière, and The Man in the Iron Mask; you WILL be getting The Man in the Iron Mask.
Louise
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MannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the final volume of D’Artagnan Romances: it is usually split into three or four parts, and the final portion is entitled The Man in the Iron Mask.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading [Not all the editions split them in the same manner, hence some of the confusion...but wait...there’s yet more reason for confusion.]
MaskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the final volume of D’Artagnan Romances: it is usually split into three or four parts, and the final portion is entitled The Man in the Iron Mask.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
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NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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NotenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
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nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the final volume of D’Artagnan Romances: it is usually split into three or four parts, and the final portion is entitled The Man in the Iron Mask.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
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OriginaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
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ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
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partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the final volume of D’Artagnan Romances: it is usually split into three or four parts, and the final portion is entitled The Man in the Iron Mask.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the final volume of D’Artagnan Romances: it is usually split into three or four parts, and the final portion is entitled The Man in the Iron Mask.
ProjectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
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publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
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questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
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readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
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readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
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reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
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RomancesnounUS /roʊˈmænsɪz/
plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers
From this reading The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the final volume of D’Artagnan Romances: it is usually split into three or four parts, and the final portion is entitled The Man in the Iron Mask.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
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shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
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sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
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someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the final volume of D’Artagnan Romances: it is usually split into three or four parts, and the final portion is entitled The Man in the Iron Mask.
TennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading We intend to do ALL of The Vicomte de Bragelonne, split into four etexts entitled The Vicomte de Bragelonne, Ten Years Later, Louise de la Vallière, and The Man in the Iron Mask; you WILL be getting The Man in the Iron Mask.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading [Not all the editions split them in the same manner, hence some of the confusion...but wait...there’s yet more reason for confusion.]
there's
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thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the final volume of D’Artagnan Romances: it is usually split into three or four parts, and the final portion is entitled The Man in the Iron Mask.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
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toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We intend to do ALL of The Vicomte de Bragelonne, split into four etexts entitled The Vicomte de Bragelonne, Ten Years Later, Louise de la Vallière, and The Man in the Iron Mask; you WILL be getting The Man in the Iron Mask.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading The Man in the Iron Mask we’re familiar with today is the last volume of the four-volume edition.
Transcriber's
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usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the final volume of D’Artagnan Romances: it is usually split into three or four parts, and the final portion is entitled The Man in the Iron Mask.
Vallière
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From this reading We intend to do ALL of The Vicomte de Bragelonne, split into four etexts entitled The Vicomte de Bragelonne, Ten Years Later, Louise de la Vallière, and The Man in the Iron Mask; you WILL be getting The Man in the Iron Mask.
Vicomte
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From this reading The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the final volume of D’Artagnan Romances: it is usually split into three or four parts, and the final portion is entitled The Man in the Iron Mask.
volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the final volume of D’Artagnan Romances: it is usually split into three or four parts, and the final portion is entitled The Man in the Iron Mask.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading [Not all the editions split them in the same manner, hence some of the confusion...but wait...there’s yet more reason for confusion.]
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Original Transcriber’s Note: As you may be aware, Project Gutenberg has been involved with the writings of both the Alexandre Dumases for some time now, and since we get a few questions about the order in which the books should be read, and in which they were published, these following comments should hopefully help most of our readers.
we're
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From this reading The Man in the Iron Mask we’re familiar with today is the last volume of the four-volume edition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Original Transcriber’s Note: As you may be aware, Project Gutenberg has been involved with the writings of both the Alexandre Dumases for some time now, and since we get a few questions about the order in which the books should be read, and in which they were published, these following comments should hopefully help most of our readers.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Original Transcriber’s Note: As you may be aware, Project Gutenberg has been involved with the writings of both the Alexandre Dumases for some time now, and since we get a few questions about the order in which the books should be read, and in which they were published, these following comments should hopefully help most of our readers.
WILLmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We intend to do ALL of The Vicomte de Bragelonne, split into four etexts entitled The Vicomte de Bragelonne, Ten Years Later, Louise de la Vallière, and The Man in the Iron Mask; you WILL be getting The Man in the Iron Mask.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Original Transcriber’s Note: As you may be aware, Project Gutenberg has been involved with the writings of both the Alexandre Dumases for some time now, and since we get a few questions about the order in which the books should be read, and in which they were published, these following comments should hopefully help most of our readers.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading Original Transcriber’s Note: As you may be aware, Project Gutenberg has been involved with the writings of both the Alexandre Dumases for some time now, and since we get a few questions about the order in which the books should be read, and in which they were published, these following comments should hopefully help most of our readers.
YearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading We intend to do ALL of The Vicomte de Bragelonne, split into four etexts entitled The Vicomte de Bragelonne, Ten Years Later, Louise de la Vallière, and The Man in the Iron Mask; you WILL be getting The Man in the Iron Mask.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading [Not all the editions split them in the same manner, hence some of the confusion...but wait...there’s yet more reason for confusion.]
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Original Transcriber’s Note: As you may be aware, Project Gutenberg has been involved with the writings of both the Alexandre Dumases for some time now, and since we get a few questions about the order in which the books should be read, and in which they were published, these following comments should hopefully help most of our readers.
